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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,216.85, 773,099.25 and 305,568.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,216.85, 773,099.25 and 305,568.04 is: 421,683.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,216.85 : 773,099.25 = 305,568.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,216.85/773,099.25 = 305,568.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,216.85x = 773,099.25 × 305,568.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,216.85x = 236,234,422,547.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,234,422,547.97/560,216.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,683.89

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